Kionix supplied MEMS devices including tri-axis accelerometers and gyroscopes along with the mixed-signal-interface integrated circuits that provide algorithm processing of sensor data. Its products and technologies included:
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Small form-factor, industry-standard packaging
Digital (I2C and SPI) interfaces and/or analog outputs
Programmable motion interrupts, temperature compensation, gain, offset, bandwidth
Embedded algorithms
Lead-free solderability and RoHS compliant
Manufacturing facilities
Kionix sensors were designed, manufactured, and tested at Kionix headquarters in Ithaca, NY. The ASICs used in Kionix accelerometers were designed in Ithaca and fabricated elsewhere in the US. Wafers of sensor die and ASIC die were shipped from Ithaca to packaging houses in Asia, where the final product is created. At the packaging houses, the wafers of sensor die and ASIC die were diced into individual units, fastened one each to a lead frame, and wire-bonded together. Liquefied plastic was then squeezed into the frame and, once set, each part was cut from its construction housing. Lastly, the company logo and part number were silk-screened onto each part. Finished parts were returned to Ithaca for testing and programming.
Locations
Sales offices:
Ithaca, New York
Chicago, Illinois
Campbell, California
Kowloon, Hong Kong
Shanghai, China
Tokyo, Japan
Seoul, South Korea
Singapore
Taipei City, Taiwan
Distributors:
Mouser Electronics, United States
Actrontek International Co., Ltd, China & Hong Kong
STAV, Korea
Seraphim Engineering Co., Ltd., Taiwan
Willow Technologies Limited, United Kingdom/Europe
